This week we compared OLED TV
titans, saw some jogging headphones, and more.
For nearly 15 years, Reviewed.com has tested thousands of
products all to help consumers buy, use, and understand electronics,
appliances, and now cars. This week we tested a lot of Editor's Choice
products, including some banging Monster headphones and a magnetic induction
cooktop. We also compared the only two OLED TVs in the U.S. market, which
happen to be the two best televisions we've ever tested.
Clash Of The OLED TV Titans
We really don't get tired of talking
about OLED technology. It's not only one of themost exciting developments in the TV market, but may well
revolutionize display technology as we know it. In the U.S., OLED tech begins
and ends with LG and Samsung—purveyors of the only two OLED TVs available.
We've had the great fortune of testing both the LG 55EA9800 and the Samsung KN55S9C, and the evidence is
clear: While very expensive, they are the two best TVs we've ever tested.
But consumers want to know: What's the difference? We put
together a video to help you
answer that question. And the gist is, while the Samsung offers a slight
advantage in color reproduction (and is currently about $1,000 cheaper), the
overall superiority of the two TVs puts them on a plane far above the rest of
the industry. Either model is sure to make owners happy.
Monster iSport Victory Headphones Review
The Monster iSport
Victory headphones are intended
for exercise—they're lightweight, compact, tangle-resistant, and very difficult
to tug loose. They also include a three-button remote (volume up, volume down,
and pause/play). The build feels a bit chintzy, especially for the $169.95
MSRP, but you're sure to enjoy a vigorous, squat-thrusting bass response—which
may or may not be your thing. Furthermore, the sound profile is
distortion-free, and the passive noise isolation is among the best we've
tested. For these reasons, the Monster iSport Victory headphones were a clear
choice for our Editor's Choice award.
FUTURE TECH: What
will your TV look like in 2020?
Electrolux EW36IC60LS 36-Inch Induction Cooktop Review
Magnetic induction is another nascent technology of which we can't seem to get enough. If you're in
the dark about induction cooktops, here's how they work: A magnetic field
produced by a flow of electricity excites the metal in the cooking vessel,
creating heat. So instead of the heat being inefficiently transferred to a
vessel—as with gas and electric stovetops—the vessel itself generates the heat.
This allows for optimal temperature control in a cooking experience that is
both safe and efficient.
Now, the Electrolux
EW36IC60LS (MSRP $2,199.00) is
not cheap, but it's among the best cooktops we've ever tested. It's beautifully
designed, and performs like a maestro. For example, we were able to boil six
cups of water in less than two minutes, and reach a Venusian 856ºF from the front
left cooking zone. But even if the EW36IC60LS is out of your price range, keep
an eye on induction technology. We certainly hope it's here to stay.
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